HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-03-13 MinutesBoard. of Trustees Meeting
Fayetteville Public Library
March 13,1989
Present: Board Members: Dorothy Bowen, Bobbye Hay, Foster Park,
Carol Phillips; Library Director Linda Harrison; Ozarks
Regional Library Director Karen Duree
President Bobbye Hay called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. The
minutes for the regular February 13 meeting were approved as circulated.
Library Director Harrison briefly commented on the Statistical and
Financial reports for February, particularly noting the expected higher
new registration figures because new card forms are now again available.
She further reported on recent legislative action involving state libraries,
including the passing of House Bill 1311 that provides for confidentiality
of library circulation records. It is hoped that the State Senate will
concur this week in passing this needed legislation.
President Hay noted that the annual audit of the Fayetteville Library is
not yet complete. She commented briefly about the possibilities of
funding for a literacy project by the Altrusa Club for which a proposal
has been submitted.
In a discussion of long-range planning President Hay reminded fellow
Board members to keep minds open for ideas for future improvements.
Additional Library holdings are one area that we may wish to work on.
Ozarks Regional Director Duree reported briefly that the second round
of applications is being taken by the Arkansas State Library for Title II
construction subgrants. Even though we probably cannot have proposals
ready this spring, we should begin planning for a future grant proposal.
Board Member Kirchen has consulted already with Director Duree about
grant possibilities.
Treasurer Carol Phillips commented briefly about the question of safety
for our insured Certificates of Deposits in local savings institutions.
Board members agreed that there was no reason at present to make changes
in those deposits. Since approximately 13000 has accumulated in the
Endowment Fund account that can be spent for book acquisitions, Foster
Park (after Director Harrison noted areas of particular need) moved that
half of the current accumulated funds be spent by the Children's
Department and half by Genealogy, with a second by Dorothy Bowen. The
motion passed unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned gt 4:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Foster Park, Secretary
